In Tokyo’s ward of Ota, you can find the small district of Haneda, right next to Haneda airport, the main airport for travel into Tokyo. This small part of the city is a bit like a gateway into the capital of Japan, welcoming travellers into the country and seeing them off as they travel back to the airport to begin their journey home.

Being in such a great location, Haneda is a great place to visit, whether it’s during your trip to other cities in Japan, such as Tokyo, or as your destination. Haneda is a relatively small residential area with a population of fewer than 15,000.

5 Things You Need to Know About Haneda

Before you start packing for your trip to Haneda, there are a few basics which may be helpful to know:

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Flying to Haneda From the US

Here’s everything you will need to know about flying from the US to Haneda, including flight times and entry requirements.

Flight Times

There are plenty of direct flights available from the US to Haneda, with flights leaving from many cities across the States, including Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago.

The length of the flight depends on where you are flying from. For example, a flight from LAX in Los Angeles can last roughly 10-12 hours, whereas a flight from JFK in New York will take 13-15 hours.

Entry Requirements

When arriving in Japan, US citizens are given temporary visitor visas which last for 90 days. It’s wise to make sure you have the proof of your travel plans, such as an outgoing plane ticket on hand as you may be asked for it by officials.

Airlines That Fly to Haneda

You can find direct flights from the US to Haneda from a number of airlines, such as:

The Airport

Haneda Airport (HND)

Also known as Tokyo Airport, Haneda Airport is located right next to Haneda, and just 10 miles from the city center. You can take the train and hop on the Keikyu-Kuko line to get into Haneda, or, if you want to get into Tokyo, you can take the JR Yamanote or JR Keihin Tohoku line.

10 Haneda Must-Dos

There are plenty of things to see and do in Haneda and the surrounding areas. Here are our top ten: